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Miami Lakes committee approves several community events, allocates funds for catering and entertainment
Summary
At the Jan. meeting the committee approved a Valentine's painting class ($1,300), reserved a table for the Hope for Autism gala ($750 per table), hired a violinist (up to $550) for Art Without Limits and approved $3,000 for catering for ~50 attendees; committee scheduled a subcommittee to prepare a game night proposal for council review.
The Miami Lakes Special Needs Advisory Committee approved a package of community events and associated expenditures at its meeting.
The committee voted to host a Valentine’s 'Painting with a Twist' event on Feb. 7 and approved payment of roughly $1,300 from the social and recreation budget to cover the class costs and registration logistics. The Eventbrite registration link was scheduled to open Jan. 22.
Members also moved and approved reserving a table for 10 at the Hope for Autism Gala; the group discussed a $750-per-table cost and resolved to charge the appropriate line item after staff confirms the correct budget code.
For the 'Art Without Limits' gallery event on April 10, committee members approved hiring a violinist for up to $550 for two hours and authorized a $3,000 catering allocation (estimated for about 50 adult attendees) to be paid from the Social & Recreation account. The committee discussed adult-only beverage controls and wristbands to distinguish adult attendees if children’s artwork appears at the event.
Committee member Ethan presented an inclusive game-night concept combining video and board games for neurodiverse participants. Members authorized a subcommittee and set a planning meeting for Jan. 29 (5:30 p.m.) to assemble vendor quotes (Nintendo Switch rentals, arcade cabinets, food, sponsorship) and to prepare a report for council by the Feb. 3 report deadline so council can consider final approval.
All motions noted in this summary were approved by voice vote during the meeting; specific roll-call tallies and mover/second names were not specified on the record.
